NOTE: If the condenser is replaced, add 30 millili-
ters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refriger-
ant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type
recommended for the compressor in the vehicle.
DUCTS AND OUTLETS
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
PANEL AND DEFROSTER DUCTS
The panel and defroster ducts are integral to the
instrument panel assembly. The defroster outlets are
integral to the instrument panel top cover. Refer to
Instrument Panel Assembly in the Removal and
Installation section of Group 8E - Instrument Panel
Systems for the service procedures.
OUTLET BARRELS
In addition to the panel outlet barrels in the
instrument panel, models equipped with the bucket
seat option have two outlet barrels for the rear seat
passengers located near the top of upper rear panel
of the center floor console. The service procedures for
all of these outlet barrels is the same. Models with
the optional rear overhead A/C unit also have four
outlet barrels located in the outlet bezel on the head-
liner, but these outlet barrels are only serviced as a
unit with the rear overhead A/C outlet bezel.
(1) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide-
bladed flat tool, gently pry at the sides of the outlet
barrels to release the snap-fit pivots on the barrel
from the pivot pins in the outlet housing of the
instrument panel top cover, the instrument cluster
bezel or the center floor console (Fig. 39).
(2) To install the outlet barrel, position the barrel
in the outlet housing and press inwards firmly and
evenly until the barrel snaps into place.
FRONT SEAT FLOOR DUCT
(1) Remove the three screws that secure the floor
duct to the bottom of the heater-A/C housing (Fig.
40).
(2) Remove the floor duct from the heater-A/C
housing.
(3) Reverse the removal procedures to install.
Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N·m (20 in. lbs.).
Fig. 39 Outlet Barrels
1 – DEMISTER OUTLETS
2 – PANEL OUTLETS
Fig. 40 Front Seat Floor Duct Remove/Install
(Typical)
1 – SCREWS
2 – FLOOR DUCT
3 – HEATER-A/C HOUSING
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